Last year and this year have exposed me to the many ways AI tools can boost my productivity and help me get more done in as little time as possible.

Laying out the finer points of a lengthy document, building out a schedule for all types of routines and finding the best approach to my to-do list are just a few of the ways the likes of ChatGPT and Gemini have assisted me with my everyday tasks. But I have noticed instances where it's added more time to tasks that were meant to be a lot quicker to complete. One of them even happened to me, while I’ve observed some of them happening to other people in my life who utilize AI as a crucial part of their workflow.

Just by taking a look at the McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2026 , you can see proof of AI being a hindrance to some professionals.…